Droylsden Amateur Boxing Club's Kane Gardner sampled a taste of the big time on the Boxxer Series event, live on Sky Sports, in Liverpool on Saturday.
The 26-year-old super lightweight progressed to the semi-final of the competition but was undone by Tom Farrell.
We spoke to his coach, Ian Harrison, to get his views on the event and what the future has in store for his protege.
Guinness to give away free pints at Curzon Ashton
Curzon Ashton fans can enjoy a free pint of Guinness or Guinness 0.0 this Boxing Day, as part of the company's non-League initiative.
The Tour returns for 2026
The beloved local running event ‘the Tour’ is back for 2026.
United View: A night of drama at Old Trafford
Somehow in a week where Manchester United were involved in a chaotic 4-4 draw with Bournemouth, the result wasn’t the biggest stir to emerge from Old Trafford, but instead about two incidents involving Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo.
City Watch: Blues make it five wins in a row
This week’s column is one I’ve been looking forward to writing following Manchester City’s two recent results.
